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On a hot day the large Sellwood pool is near capacity. Tagovailoa sports a sturdy build, which helps the dual-threat quarterback when it comes time to finish as a runner. As a passer, he possesses good arm strength with the ability to push the ball into tight windows or to space on deep outs.

Grier enters with potential NFL targets surrounding him, so a run at the Heisman is not out of the question, but where he stacks up as an NFL prospect is still a little murky.

Entering his third season as the signal-caller for the Wolfpack, Finley has proven his ability to throw with good ball placement in tight quarters. On one of the hottest days of the year, Free Swim meant the Peninsula Park pool was at its capacity of people. He needs to do a better job of sitting down on his throws and working with better anticipation.

When it was all said and done, Baker Mayfield passed them all in the race for both the Heisman and the top pick of the draft.

The tides kick up lots of surprises here. While he can heat it up, he has also shown the ability to throw with touch near the end zone. However, I want to see how much Tate can improve as a passer under Kevin Sumlin before I consider him as a non-quarterback.

Justin Herbert, Oregon The junior quarterback was putting together a very strong sophomore campaign until a broken collarbone knocked him out for five games in the middle of the season.

There are plenty of quarterbacks who succeed with accuracy and intelligence, but pro teams will need to see more consistent production from Finley as a passer this season. The last outdoor public pool to be built in Portland was Wilson Pool in Jake Fromm, Georgia Talented sophomore who was asked to do more as unfolded.

He stares down targets at times, but he should improve in that area with experience. Grier is a pocket quarterback with good feel for space inside the pocket, and he rarely shows panic in the face of pressure.

Grier still has moments where he tries to play hero ball when he should be checking down and moving on to the next play. A tad south, the Trail and Smelt Sands never ceases to amaze.

He played with above-average confidence for such a young quarterback. Click on image below to view more pool photos.

Lewerke can be a threatening runner when he breaks contain, too. Jarrett Stidham, Auburn At times, it was painful to watch Stidham operating with such a short leash inside the Auburn offense last season, considering his football intelligence. Drew Lock, Missouri Lock has great size, quick feet and a powerful right arm.

Brian Lewerke, Michigan State Lewerke is a little under the radar from a national perspective, but there are already scouts who see him as a potential pro starter down the road. Look for Brubacker St.Neerchokikoo Powwow Featured in Oregonian Photo Essay. NAYA’s 4th Annual Neerchokikoo Powwow was featured in a photo essay on the Oregonian’s website on Sunday.

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